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Preparation and characterization of biodegradable and compostable PLA/TPS/ESO compositions
PublicationIn this study, biodegradable and compostable compositions, derived from totally natural feedstock/raw materials, namely polylactide (PLA), potato thermoplastic starch (TPS) and plant glycerin have been made by melt extrusion with epoxydized soybean oil (ESO) as reactive modifier in order to improve PLAs ductility and reduce the products cost without compromising biodegradation. The obtained PLA/mTPS(0,5ESO)[75/25] and PLA/ mTPS(2ESO)[75/25]...
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Optimization of the compositions area of radiotransparent ceramic in the SrO-Al2O3-SiO2 system
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Strontium-based nanosized phosphates as anticorrosive fi llers of epoxy and polyurethane coating compositions
PublicationAnticorrosive epoxy and polyurethane coatings were compounded using zinc-free nanosized phosphates of strontium (SP) or strontium and aluminum (SAP). For comparison, a nanosized calcium aluminum ammonium phosphate (CAP) and a microsized zinc phosphate (ZP) were tested. Results of salts spray and cyclic corrosion tests revealed better anticorrosive properties of the SAP-based coatings...
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The Spectral Compositions of Light Changes Physiological Response of Chinese Cabbage to Elevated Ozone Concentration
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Novel Biodegradable Potato Starch-based Compositions as Candidates in Packaging Industry, Safe for Marine Environment
PublicationAbout 70 % of our planet’s surface is covered by seas and oceans to which even 10 million tons of waste go every year. It makes these places the largest global landfills, containing up to 90 % of plastic waste. In this article we present the results of research on novel starch-based compositions expected to be more safe for the marine environment. For these purpose biopolymers such as, thermoplastic starch (TPS), polylactide (PLA)...
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The Impact of Hybrid Flame Retardant Compositions on the Performance of Foamed Flexible Polyurethane/Ground Tire Rubber Composites
PublicationCurrent sustainability-oriented trends affect polyurethane (PU) materials and stimulate the incorporation of recycled or waste-based materials as fillers. Ground tire rubber (GTR) poses as an auspicious candidate due to the excellent performance of car tires. Despite the benefits related to the mechanical performance, it contributes to the increasing flammability of the resulting composites. Herein, presented work assessed the...
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Use of response surface methodology in characterization of properties of recycled high density polyethylene/ground tire rubber compositions
PublicationSearching for newways to utilize rubber and polymerwaste has been the focus of many studies conducted by research centers and companies worldwide. In this study, the influence of extrusion conditions on the properties of thermoplastic compositions containing post-production recycled high density polyethylene (PE-HD) and ground tire rubber (GTR) at 50:50 mass ratiowas examined. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to determine...
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Flexible syngas-biogas-hydrogen fueling spark-ignition engine behaviors with optimized fuel compositions and control parameters
PublicationThis paper presents the results research on the optimal fuel compositions and the control parameters of the spark ignition engine fueled with syngas-biogas-hydrogen for the purpose of setting up a flexible electronic control unit for the engine working in a solar-biomass hybrid renewable energy system. In syngas-biogas-hydrogen mixture, the optimal content of hydrogen and biogas is 20% and 30%, respectively. Exceeding these thresholds,...
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Carboxymethyl Starch/Medium Chain Fatty Acid Compositions: Rheological Changes During Storage and Selected Film Properties
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Dynamic mechanical properties and thermal degradation process of the compositions obtainedfrom unsaturated poly(ester urethanes) cross-linked with styrene
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Low-temperature synthesis of zeolite from perlite waste — Part I: review of methods and phase compositions of resulting products
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Dynamic mechanical properties and thermal degradation process of the compositions obtained from unsaturated poly(ester urethanes) cross-linked with styrene
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono właściwości dynamiczno-mechaniczne oraz stabilność termiczną poli(estro uretanów) sieciowanych styrenem. Badane poli(estro uretany) syntetyzowano z nienasyconych oligomeroli opartych na cis-2-buten-1,4-diolu oraz 4,4`-diizocyjanianie difenylometanu. Wyniki badań dynamicznych właściwości mechanicznych otrzymanych poliuretanów potwierdziły separację fazową uzyskanych kompozycji. W pracy przedstawiono również...
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Current trends in analytical strategies for the determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in samples with different matrix compositions – Part 2: New approaches to PBDEs determination
PublicationHerein, we review the latest technical solutions for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) determination in samples with different matrix compositions, largely focusing on gas chromatography but also presenting some liquid chromatography–based solutions. Moreover, we discuss the use of diverse sample injection techniques while considering the advantages and disadvantages of each injection system in the context of PBDEs analysis....
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Current trends in analytical strategies for determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in samples with different matrix compositions – Part 1.: Screening of new developments in sample preparation
PublicationPolybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are ubiquitous compounds in the environment. Restrictions on the use of PBDEs introduced at the beginning of the 21st century have not eliminated these highly persistent and bioaccumulative compounds from the environment. Despite many existing regulations to control and phase out, extensive research on PBDEs is still necessary to fully evaluate the hazard their create to the environment. In...
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O-C system under various compositions syngas methanation
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O and C under the methanation reaction of various syngas mixtures (different CO/H2 ratio) were supplied with this dataset
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O-C system under various compositions syngas methanation with 10% water vapour introduced
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O and C under the methanation reaction of various syngas mixtures (different CO/H2 ratio) were supplied with this dataset
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O-C system under various compositions syngas methanation with 30vol.% water vapour introduced
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O and C under the methanation reaction of various syngas mixtures (different CO/H2 ratio) were supplied with this dataset
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O-C system under various compositions syngas methanation with 20vol.% water vapour introduced
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O and C under the methanation reaction of various syngas mixtures (different CO/H2 ratio) were supplied with this dataset
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Compositions for use in enhancing skin wound healing
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Chemical composition of V2O5 nanorods
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the chemical compositions of the V2O5 nanorods on a silicon substrate. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The As-prepared thin films were annealed at 600C under a synthetic air atmosphere.
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Compatibilization of polymeric composition filled with ground tire rubber – short review
PublicationWaste rubber is recognized as valuable materials resource and searching for new recycling methods is the main activity of many research institutions and companies. At the turn of the last years only few scientific papers about foamed polymer compositions filled with ground tire rubber were published. In paper review about progress in compatibilization and foaming of polymeric compositions filled with ground tire rubber.
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THERMION-C2S_10 Ionic thermoelectri effect in the phase transition in Cu2Se
Open Research DataThe dataset contains results of measurements of the ionic thermoelectric effect in copper selenide with Cu1.99Se and Cu1.8Se compositions. X-Ray diffraction data, SEM images and EDX spectra of the samples are also in the dataset.
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Wpływ termoplastycznych kompozycji napełnianych miałem gumowym na wybrane właściwości asfaltu drogowego
PublicationDynamiczny rozwój transportu samochodowego zmusza do wykonywania nawierzchni drogowych z materiałów o wysokiej wytrzymałości oraz odporności na odkształcenia trwałe, co znacznie wydłuża żywotność nawierzchni. Polskie przedsiębiorstwo BISEK Sp. z o.o. z Wrocławia we współpracy z Politechniką Wrocławską, jako pierwsze wykorzystało miał gumowy do modyfikacji asfaltów metodą mokrą. W chwili obecnej firma Lotos Asfalt Sp. z o.o. wprowadziła...
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Thermal Properties of PLA/TPS Blends
PublicationFour types of polymer compositions having different amount of potato starch, glycerin and poly(lactic acid) was obtained and characterized by DSC. Adding of TPS to PLA lowered Tg.
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Composition Patterns of Contemporary Polish Residential Building Facades
PublicationThis study aims to define the types of composition patterns of contemporary Polish multi-family building facades. The authors define the compositional patterns to determine their frequency. Analyses carried out on the basis of photos and visualizations of 113 examples of architecture from Poland identified groups of common features of facades. Statistical analyses of these features resulted in six types of compositions. Clear differences...
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Atmospheric deposition of microplastics in the coastal zone: Characteristics and relationship with meteorological factors
PublicationThe quantitative and qualitative compositions of microplastics (MPs) deposited from the atmosphere in the coastal zone were analysed. Moreover, links between MP deposition and meteorological factors (air humidity, wind speed, precipitation height, and air mass trajectories) were investigated
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O-C system under biogas reforming conditions
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O and C under the biogas mixture reforming were supplied with this dataset
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Effect of Compounding Conditions on Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of High Density Polyethylene/Ground Tire Rubber Blends
PublicationSearching for new and cost-effective methods of waste rubber recycling is a subject of research in many scientific centers in the world. In this paper there are presented results of the research of the extrusion process of cheap and environmentally friendly thermoplastic compositions containing 50 % wt. of masses of ground tire rubber (GTR). The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the mixing conditions and...
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O-C system for CO2/H2/H2O methanation
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O and C under the methanation reaction of 1:2 CO:H2 syngas mixtures were supplied with this dataset
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Euilibrium composition of CH4-CO2-CO-H2-H2O system for CO2/H2/H2O methanation
Open Research DataThe equilibrium compositions of CH4, CO2, CO, H2, H2O without C under the methanation reaction of 1:2 CO:H2 syngas mixtures were supplied with this dataset
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The compositional space of exhaled breath condensate and its link to the human breath volatilome
PublicationBreath analysis is commonly understood to target gaseous or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the characterization of different pathologies. Targeted analysis is most effective if a working hypothesis can be based on a plethora of data. The recently published volatilome builds an optimal basis for organizing powerful target sets. However, the origin and pathways of biosynthesis of many VOCs are not known, which complicates...
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The experimental results of sorption cycles
Open Research DataExperimental studies of sorption cycles were carried out using a prototype research stand, which is a laboratory-scale model of an adsorption chiller. The Intensified Heat Transfer Adsorption Bed (IHTAB) reactor is adapted to the analysis and optimization of various parameters of adsorption systems, e.g., constructions and compositions of adsorption...
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Characterization and properties of LDPE/(ground tire rubber)/crosslinked butyl rubber blends
PublicationIn recent years, interest in used rubber recycling, mainly focusing on the utilization of end-of-life tires, has heightened. This interest, is owing to the activities related to environmental protection and economic factors, which both stimulate companies to reuse the high-quality rubber present in ground rubber scrap. In this study, the application of crosslinked butyl rubber in thermoplastic compositions of low-density polyethylene...
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Structural properties of mixed conductor Ba1−xGd1−yLax+yCo2O6−δ
PublicationBa1−xGd1−yLax+yCo2O6−δ (BGLC) compositions with large compositional ranges of Ba, Gd, and La have been characterised with respect to phase compositions, structure, and thermal and chemical expansion. The results show a system with large compositional flexibility, enabling tuning of functional properties and thermal and chemical expansion. We show anisotropic chemical expansion and detailed refinements of emerging phases as La is...
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SEM image and EDS map of SrTi0.50Fe0.50O3-d powder aglomerate
Open Research DataThis dataset contains image of the SrTi0.50Fe0.50O3-d powder aglomerate with EDS map analysis results. Images were obtained using a PhenomXL (Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Netherlands) scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an accelerating voltage of 10 kV in a high vacuum mode. The chemical compositions of the investigated powder were determined...
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SEM image and EDS map of SrTi0.65Fe0.35O3-d powder aglomerate
Open Research DataThis dataset contains image of the SrTi0.65Fe0.35O3-d powder aglomerate with EDS map analysis results. Images were obtained using a PhenomXL (Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Netherlands) scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an accelerating voltage of 10 kV in a high vacuum mode. The chemical compositions of the investigated powder were determined...
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XRD patterns of ammonium vanadate nanocrystals
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of ammonium vanadate nanobelts obtained by the hydrothermal method with different conditions. The results show that the structure and phase compositions of samples dependent on reaction conditions.
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SEM image and EDS map of SrTi0.30Fe0.70O3-d powder aglomerate
Open Research DataThis dataset contains image of the SrTi0.30Fe0.70O3-d powder aglomerate with EDS map analysis results. Images were obtained using a PhenomXL (Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Netherlands) scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an accelerating voltage of 10 kV in a high vacuum mode. The chemical compositions of the investigated powder were determined...
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SEM image and line EDS of SrTi0.50Fe0.50O3-d porous electrode sintered at 800 °C
Open Research DataThis dataset contains image of the SrTi0.50Fe0.50O3-d porous electrode sintered at 800 °C with line EDS analysis results. Images were obtained using a PhenomXL (Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Netherlands) scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an accelerating voltage of 20 kV in a high vacuum mode. The chemical compositions of the investigated powder...
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Interfacial adhesion evaluation in (low-density polyethylene)/elastomer blends
PublicationLow-density polyethylene (LDPE) with different elastomers at a ratio of 50/50 wt% blends was prepared by using a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Three kinds of elastomers were used: ground tire rubber (GTR), partially crosslinked butyl rubber (KalarVR ), and styrenebutadiene- rubber block copolymer (SBS; KratonVR ). For better characterization of interaction between polyethylene and elastomer, influence of the type of elastomer on...
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Balanand Santhosh Ph.D.
PeopleDr. Balanand Santhosh, obtained his Ph.D. (cum laude) in Materials, Mechatronics and Systems engineering from the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Italy. He is currently working as Research Assistant Professor at Gdansk Univerity of Technology, Poland. Formerly he was working as a post-doctoral researcher at University of Trento, Italy. His research expertise is mainly in the area of ceramic processing...
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Structure and properties of liquid Al–Cu alloys: Empirical potentials compared
PublicationWe report on the structure and mass transport properties of liquid Al–Cu alloys predicted by two recently-developed empirical many-body potentials: MEAM (Jelinek et al., 2012) and EAM-ADP (Apostol and Mishin, 2011), and by the well-known Gupta potential. Total and partial pair correlation functions, angular distribution functions, densities, coordination numbers and self-diffusion coefficients are compared with published experimental...
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XPS measurements of the Fe-Pb-Si based glass
Open Research DataGlass samples with nominal compositions of xFe2O3-(50-x)PbO–50SiO2, where x = 12.5, 15, 17.5 (mol%) were prepared. Analytical grade substrates were used: Fe2O3, SiO2, and PbO. The appropriate amounts of reagents were mixed in an agate mortar. The powders obtained were melted in porcelain un-enamelled crucibles in an electric furnace at a temperature...
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Composite Polyurethane-Polylactide (PUR/PLA) Flexible Filaments for 3D Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of Antibacterial Wound Dressings for Skin Regeneration
Publicationhis paper addresses the potential application of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) compositions as a material for the production of antibacterial wound dressings using the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing method. On the market, there are medical-grade polyurethane filaments available, but few of them have properties required for the fabrication of wound dressings, such as flexibility...
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SEM image and EDS map of SrTi0.50Fe0.50O3-d porous electrode sintered at 800 °C
Open Research DataThis dataset contains image of the SrTi0.50Fe0.50O3-d porous electrode sintered at 800 °C with EDS map analysis results. This study were performed for better understanding the chemical composition of flat like structures that occurs in electrode. Images were obtained using a PhenomXL (Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Netherlands) scanning electron microscope...
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Pigment production and secretion by psychrotolerant yeast-like fungi at 25 °C for 2 days
Open Research DataThree strains, named Red, Pink and Black, were grown in five different media with the following compositions: 1% peptone K, 2% glucose; 2% peptone K, 2% glucose; 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 2% yeast extract, 2% glucose (YPD) for 2 days at 25°C with shaking 180 rpm. The cultures were then centrifuged...
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Pigment production and secretion by psychrotolerant yeast-like fungi at 15 °C for 4 days
Open Research DataThree strains, named Red, Pink and Black, were grown in five different media with the following compositions: 1% peptone K, 2% glucose; 2% peptone K, 2% glucose; 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 2% yeast extract, 2% glucose (YPD) for 4 days at 15°C with shaking 180 rpm. The cultures were then centrifuged...
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Pigment production and secretion by psychrotolerant yeast-like fungi at 20 °C for 2 days
Open Research DataThree strains, named Red, Pink and Black, were grown in five different media with the following compositions: 1% peptone K, 2% glucose; 2% peptone K, 2% glucose; 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 2% yeast extract, 2% glucose (YPD) for 2 days at 20°C with shaking 180 rpm. The cultures were then centrifuged...
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Pigment production and secretion by psychrotolerant yeast-like fungi at 15 °C for 2 days
Open Research DataThree strains, named Red, Pink and Black, were grown in five different media with the following compositions: 1% peptone K, 2% glucose; 2% peptone K, 2% glucose; 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 1% yeast extract, 2% glucose; 1% peptone K, 2% yeast extract, 2% glucose (YPD) for 2 days at 15°C with shaking 180 rpm. The cultures were then centrifuged...
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Cavitation Erosion of P110 Steel in Different Drilling Muds
PublicationThe P110 steel specimens were subjected to ultrasonic cavitation erosion in different compositions of drilling muds and surfactant additive. The test procedure was based on ASTM-G-32 standard recommendations. API 5CT-P110 steel is used for pipes in oil and gas industry. The harsh environment and high velocity of flows poses corrosive and erosive threat on materials used there. The composition of drilling fluid influences its rheological...